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Here are this week's cheapest tickets from London to Edinburgh, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.
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London to Edinburgh train prices and times
Use Trip.com to buy tickets from London to Edinburgh, starting from Rs 14,993.76 and averaging Rs 11,041.94. The entire journey takes no more than 4h 7m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
20:03 London Kings Cross | 00:38 +1Edinburgh (Waverley) |  | Find Tickets |
20:30 London Kings Cross | 00:42 +1Edinburgh (Waverley) |  | Find Tickets |
22:03 London Kings Cross | 07:15 +1Edinburgh (Waverley) |  | Find Tickets |
23:33 London Kings Cross | 08:32 +1Edinburgh (Waverley) | | Find Tickets |
23:34 London Euston | 10:31 +1Edinburgh (Waverley) |   | Find Tickets |
23:36 London Bridge | 11:33 +1Paris |  | Find Tickets |
London to Edinburgh train route details
First train
05:45
Last train
23:56
Journey time
4h 7m
Distance
535 km
Price
Rs 14,993.76*
How to book cheap train tickets from London to Edinburgh
Season Tickets for frequent travels
Are you frequently traveling between London and Edinburgh on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis? Season Tickets provide unlimited travel during specific times, allowing you to freely hop on and off trains between two stations without worrying about individual ticket bookings, and offering significant savings in the process.
Network Railcard for Southeast England
To save on train travel in Southeast England, consider getting a Network Railcard. For a £30 annual fee, this railcard offers 1/3 off most fares, including routes to and from London. Whether for standard or off-peak tickets, it’s highly advantageous for frequent travellers within this region.
Travelling in off-peak train times
Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from London to Edinburgh can result in significant cost savings.
Using the Railcard for 1/3 off
With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.
Split Tickets for greater savings
Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from London to Edinburgh, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%
Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from London to Edinburgh ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.
Group travels to save 1/3
If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from London to Edinburgh more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
London to Edinburgh train ticket types
Save money on your trip from London to Edinburgh with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!
Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
These two types of tickets are specifically for use during off-peak and super off-peak times, with cheaper prices, making them suitable for those who enjoy leisure travel.
Return train tickets
These are valid for both the outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
Season tickets allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.
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